Late-night shows at risk as audiences turn away from conventional television
A couple of liberal media pieces released this week challenged the idea that the potential cancellation of “A Slow Show with Stephen Colbert” was politically motivated or reflective of a broader decline in late-night television. In a guest essay for the New York Times by William Cohan, who is the founder of Puck Media, and […]
Trump rejoices over Colbert’s departure and anticipates more late-night hosts will do the same.
President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that ABC and NBC might soon cancel their late-night comedy shows, following CBS’s decision to terminate “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” In a post on social media, he pointed to NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as potentially next on the chopping […]
Greg Gutfeld outshines Stephen Colbert in late-night TV ratings
Gutfeld! Dominates Late-Night Ratings Greg Gutfeld’s late-night show on Fox News Channel, “Gutfeld!”, has emerged as the top-rated program in its time slot, eclipsing CBS’s “Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. CBS recently announced its plans to cancel “Late Show” at the end of the upcoming broadcast season due to significant financial losses—around $40 million annually. […]
Stephen Colbert pulled from CBS as late-night struggles
Stephen Colbert’s Departure from CBS Sparks Reactions Stephen Colbert has been let go by CBS, and reactions are mixed. Donald Trump seems to be celebrating, while many in Hollywood express their outrage. Meanwhile, it appears that the average viewer is largely indifferent. As CBS faces new ownership, it seems that Skydance Media is not interested […]
Colbert’s late-night program concludes as the ‘Never Trump’ movement loses significance
CBS Cancels “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” The recent decision by CBS to cancel “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” hit the media world like a bombshell. To get a clearer picture of Colbert’s journey—a rise adorned with humor and satire, then a fall—it helps to revisit his origins as a parodying Republican. Colbert gained prominence […]
It’s not only Colbert — late-night television on networks is finished.
There was quite a stir this week when Stephen Colbert revealed that CBS had decided to cancel “The Late Show.” The media reaction felt almost apocalyptic. But, really, is Colbert’s departure that surprising? Did we, I mean, did anyone, expect a blockbuster from a show that has struggled for a while? Back when airships went […]
18 injured, 4 fatalities, in late-night Chicago shooting, according to police
Multiple Shootings in Chicago Chicago police report that 18 people were shot and four lost their lives late Wednesday night during a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. near Artis Restaurant and Lounge and Dunkin’ Donuts in the River North neighborhood. Eyewitnesses mentioned hearing rapid-fire gunshots and seeing vehicles speeding […]
Study finds that 99% of late-night political guests in early 2025 had left-leaning views.
Late-Night Political Guests Leaning Left, Survey Shows A recent survey from Newsbusters at the Media Research Center has found that nearly all political guests on late-night comedy shows during the first half of 2025 are left-leaning. The study indicated that an impressive 99% of these guests lean towards the left. This analysis focused on popular […]
House leaders consider voting on Trump’s significant bill Wednesday while the Senate continues its late-night work.
House lawmakers were poised to discuss President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” early Wednesday morning. Notices circulated to Congressional offices on Sunday indicated that House GOP leaders planned to kick off the process at 9 a.m. with their first vote. However, nothing was finalized, as the Senate was still navigating significant legislation by Monday morning. […]
Veteran LAPD sergeant dies while responding to a late-night accident.
Tragic Death of LAPD Sergeant Shiou Deng A respected sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department lost his life while responding to a crash on a busy highway. Shiou Deng, who had served the force for nearly three decades, was on duty when he was hit by a vehicle during an investigation of a prior […]